Assistant Director

Assistant Director

Job Category : Managers

Requisition Number : ASSIS001123

Posted : November 7, 2023

Full-Time

Location : Chicago, IL 60619, USA

Travel Required : Yes

Job Details

Description

Status : Full-Time Salary FLSA Classification : Exempt

Summary of Position : Assistant Director position is responsible to support the Program Director in the Chicago Ultra-High Needs Program with hiring and training new employees, motivating and providing supervision of staff, and communicating weekly performance to the Director.

• Also responsible to perform intakes, coordinate client staffing, to manage the delivery of client service hours to ensure maximum and appropriate levels of weekly services while managing compliance with all YAP and referring authority requirements.
• Position requires a commitment to strength based, culturally competent and unconditional care philosophy.
• Knowledge of mental health practices, juvenile justice systems, and budgetary concepts are a plus.
• Creativity and pro-active planning are essential to this position.

Qualifications / Requirements : Bachelor's Degree generally preferred.

Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current automobile insurance coverage.

Benefits Available :

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual merit, skills, and qualifications, without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, military or veteran status, or disability or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where YAP operates. YAP will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.